On 24 March, the European Commission launched its proposal for a Council Recommendation establishing the Child Guarantee[1]. As identified in the European Commission’s proposal and press release, 18 million children or 22,2% of children in the EU were growing up
EU Alliance for Investing in Children statement to the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan
On Thursday, 4 March, the European Commission presented the Action Plan on the European Pillar of Social Rights[1]. The EU Alliance for Investing in Children is convinced that a strong Social Europe needs to start by investing in its children.
EU Alliance for Investing in Children statement on the ESF+ political agreement
A milestone in EU budget talks, Thursday 28 January 2021 also marked a historical day for children’s rights in the EU[1]. The EU’s co-legislators reached an agreement on the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) which for the first time, includes
EU Alliance for Investing in Children response to the Joint Declaration by the Council of the EPSCO Ministers “Overcoming poverty and social exclusion – mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on families – working together to develop prospects for strong children”
On 11 December, the Presidency Trio of Portugal, Slovenia and Germany published a Joint Declaration on overcoming child and family poverty and social exclusion. The document is co-signed by the Ministers of the EPSCO Council and represents a crucial step forward